Journal of Capital Medical University ›› 2020, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (4): 608-612.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2020.04.018

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Comparison of chest radiograph images between suspected and confirmed cases of COVID-19

An Yanhong1,2, Rong Dongdong1,2, Shan Yi1,2, Wu Chunxue1,2, Gao Yan1,2, Lu Jie1,2,3   

  1. 1. Department of Radiology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China;
    2. Beijing Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Brain Informatics, Beijing 100053, China;
    3. Department of Nuclear Medicine, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China
  • Received:2020-04-15 Online:2020-08-21 Published:2020-07-22
  • Supported by:
    This study was supported by Beijing Municipal Administration of Hospitals'Ascent Plan (DFL20180802).

Abstract: Objective To explore the value of chest radiograph images between suspected and confirmed COVID-19. Method The clinical data and chest radiograph of 45 patients with suspected COVID-19 and 9 confirmed COVID-19 in our hospital from January 21 to March 4, 2020 were analyzed. Results There were 32 positive cases in 45 suspected cases. The most frequently involved area was the left lung (18 cases), lower lung field (24 cases), and the middle zone (23 cases). The most common manifestations of lesions are single (21 cases), patchy (29 cases), and blurred shadow (24 cases). Among 9 confirmed cases, 5 cases showed positive chest radiograph. The most frequently involved area was the right lung (4 cases), lower lung field (5 cases), and middle zone (4 cases).The most common manifestations of lesions are single (4 cases), patchy (5 cases), and blurred shadow (4 cases). Except for the difference of lesion distribution side (P<0.05), there were no statistically significant differences in other abnormal chest X-ray findings between the two groups (P>0.05). Conclusion As a routine screening method, it is difficult to distinguish confirmed cases from suspected cases with chest X-ray alone.

Key words: COVID-19, radiography, tomography, X-ray computed

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